RN Home Health Per Diem

Now Hiring: PRN Registered Nurses (RN) 
Service Area:  N. Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere and Gifford/beachside and surrounding areas 

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most –at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Registered Nurses to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement patient-specific care plans focused on achieving optimal recovery and enhancing overall health.
  • Provide high-quality nursing care in alignment with the patient’s care plan, including comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments to support recovery.
  • Monitor patients’ conditions and coordinate health promotion, prevention, and direct care.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate clinical records, including all required OASIS documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with clinical managers and colleagues to ensure high-quality care.
  • Provide training and support to patients and their families/caregivers.
  • Function as a key point of contact between patients and community health resources.
  • Work alongside physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and caregivers. 
  • Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participate as required.
  • Understand and adhere to the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints.
  • Maintain acute awareness of patient rights, ensuring these rights are upheld in accordance with the agency’s service agreements and admission policies.
  • Understand the agency’s policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge.  

Qualifications

  • Must have a current RN license (state-specific).
  • Valid BLS certification.
  • Minimum one year of experience in home health or a healthcare facility.
  • Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
  • Possess a solid understanding of professional nursing principles and home health documentation.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
    Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
  • Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
  • Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.

Why Choose Pinnacle?

  • Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
  • Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest home health agency.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
  • Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
  • Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.
  • Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!

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